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BN03 HGD

2003 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,465 mi
Last recorded82,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HGD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,465 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,217 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 70,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,477 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,477 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,245 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,871 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,203 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BN03 HGD is a 2003 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 HGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN03 HGD?

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What year was BN03 HGD registered?

BN03 HGD is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BN03 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 HGD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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